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"So this is Volcano Valley..." Emiko, simply known as Emi, was standing at the border between the Land of Water and Volcano Valley. From what she heard, her brother was supposed to have gone here, but that information was years old. Did he die at some point on his trip? Highly doubtful. Emi knew her brother and he wouldn't have done that to her. He just couldn't. So, was he even still here? Who knows. Only one way to find out. Emiko took a half step over the border, only to pause and glance down at her bracelet. The odd coloring in the trinket moved and swirled like water, a gift she received during her stay in the Land of Water. After all, she was the new Water Dragon Champion, despite being only fourteen years old. Lloyd... You couldn't have died on me... I'll find you one day, I promise... Taking a deep breath, she ventured out of her home territory and into Volcano Valley. She already knew it was going to be a very long stay here, and the only reason she didn't turn around right now and march back to the Land of Water was because her long-lost brother was supposed to be here.

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Now, the Land of Water was to the West of Volcano Valley, while Divinity Mountains were to the East. A lone female stood at the very top of Divinity Peak, the tallest mountain in this territory. The wind caressed her figure, invisible fingers casting her oddly colored hair to the side. "One day, I'll find you again... I promise, my love..." Seira sighed softly, her voice lost in the high altitudes. From the top of Divinity Peak, it was just possible to see the very edges of the borders, and sure enough she was staring at the Volcano Valley border. When she shifted her gaze, she wasn't exactly looking directly at the borders, but as if to see past them and stare at the Kingdom of Neutrality Territory. "But first... They shall pay..."

Emiko's first stop was Trio Trees, a cluster of three volcanoes. "I'm already hating this..." she said quietly to herself, glancing around the barren land. Due to the activeness of the volcanoes, this territory was always covered in ash and debris of whatever the lava burned. She felt completely out of place, since her element was the exact opposite of this territory. With a sigh, since she didn't find her brother near this part of the territory, she started heading towards the next major location: Hell's Gate.

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NPC (Clara):

"Lloyd?" a voice perked in. A girl approximately fifteen years old walked up to the knight and the cloaked male. She really only knew Lloyd by name, but she did have a few faded memories of when she was younger. He was her best friend Emiko's brother. "I-i don't think you remember me very well, do you?... If you don't, it's alright. It was quite long time ago. Clara, remember? I was Emiko's friend."

Emiko glanced around warily at the change in temperature. Was it just because of the volcano? Clearly not, when she heard the strange noise and spotted the bird. "I-if that thing wasn't going to attack, I'd find it cute, but..." She shut her eyes tightly and with a flash, opened her eyes again. She was now dressed in a sort of blue armor with wings on the back, her odd twin daggers in hand. "Let's see what you got, bird!"

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NPC (Clara):

Clara's expression dropped like a rock. She lowered her gaze and scratched the back of her head, clearly not liking the position she was in. "Um... Lloyd?... A few months ago, your parents passed away... and Emi left town..." With a small regretful sigh, she looked up at the male. "She said that she was going to try and find you, even after all these years passed with no word on you... I'm sorry, but I haven't heard anything from her since the day she left..."

Emiko let out a yelp at the roar, probably shaking in the armor if that was at all possible. Clearly the chick didn't like whatever made this noise, but something felt strange about the volcano. Biting her lip, she ventured deeper into the volcano. She was careful not too get too close to the molten magma, and the heat would have been unbearable if it wasn't for the fact she was the Water Dragon Champion. The armor alone made things feel a little cooler.

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NPC (Clara):

Clara tilted her head slightly at Lloyd, watching him go already. Well, there can't be much else here for him if Emi is gone... With another sigh, she trotted off to finish the errand she was running.

I have a bad feeling, only because of that bridge... but this could be connected to Lloyd somehow... Maybe he had this same feeling I have now?... Pushing her thoughts aside, Emiko crossed the bridge with caution, but not necessarily hesitation. Once across the bridge, she continued forward into the temple. She never dared to change out of the armor or put away her twin daggers for any reason.

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Seira, still at the top of Divinity Peak, stiffened when she felt her own spirit stone resonate. "Could it be..." That was it. She had to find out. She made her way quickly down the mountain and headed towards the border, entering the Winds of Fate Territory since it was the quickest route to the Kingdom of Neutrality.

Emiko glanced around the temple a bit as she walked inside, finding it much cooler than the rest of the volcano. "Woah... this place is so-" She cut short when she actually looked ahead of her, spotting the dragon. She froze in place, staring back at the black dragon with wide eyes. The only dragon she's seen before was the Water Dragon, so she assumed this was the Fire Dragon, but it was still a shock to see it here. Is this who was calling her? She didn't know what to say though, or that she should say anything in the first place.

Emiko remained still for the short while that the Dragon "spoke" to her. The main part that she was thinking about was that it really was Lloyd's Dragon. "My brother..." She finally put the twin daggers away and even changed back into her normal appearance. Despite not having the armor on, the temple was still cooler than the rest of the volcano and she was quite comfortable. "Please, do you know where he is now? I've gotta find Lloyd immediately," Emiko begged of the Dragon.

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Seira was already nearing the location her stone had resonated with. If it's the Thunder Dragon, I'm going to- She cut short when she heard a commotion nearby, immediately taking cover. She was in golden armor that would have glinted in the light if she wasn't hiding in the shadows, her sword at her waist. As she crept closer to the scene, Seira could only stare when she spotted the cloaked male in the red armor. That was all she needed to see. She stepped out of her hiding spot and into the small fighting area, giving the bandits a death glare while having her sword drawn and at the ready.